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1997 Chrysler Concorde vs 1997 Lincoln Town Car

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1997 Chrysler Concorde1997 Lincoln Town Car
NHTSA complaints134314
Recall campaigns14
Service bulletins (TSBs)97134
Investigations37
Crash reports1210
Fire reports66
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2018
Median reported incident mileage81,500 mi90,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChrysler ConcordeLincoln Town Car
Engine and Engine Cooling2687
Suspension950
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1639
Vehicle Speed Control443
Steering1722
Fuel System, Gasoline1517
Electrical System1316
Visibility1016

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion617
Clunking / rattling50
Stalling025
Overheating017
Vibration / shaking09
Brake problems05
1997 Chrysler Concorde
1997 Lincoln Town Car

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.